QLD Flood Watch: Gulf of Carpentaria, south Cape York Peninsula and coastal catchments from Cape Tribulation to Rainbow Beach

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QLD Flood Watch: Gulf of Carpentaria, south Cape York Peninsula and coastal catchments from Cape Tribulation to Rainbow Beach Source: Bureau of Meteorology Issued at 12:44 pm EST on Thursday 13 December 2018 Flood Watch Number: 6 Widespread flooding is likely across the Flood Watch area over the weekend and into next week, with moderate to major flooding possible in some areas. Heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Owen is expected across the Cape York Peninsula and Gulf coast during Thursday and Friday. Rainfall will extend to the North Tropical Coast from Friday evening and extend southeast through coastal catchments over the weekend. Significant rainfall has been recorded across northern parts of the Flood Watch area over the last few days. Heavy rainfall may also lead to local flooding. The situation will be closely monitored and Flood Warnings issued when required. Catchments likely to be affected include: Settlement Creek Nicholson River Leichhardt River Lower Flinders River Norman River Gilbert River Coleman and Edward Rivers Mitchell River Staaten River Daintree River Mossman River Barron River Mulgrave and Russell Rivers Johnstone River Tully River Murray River Herbert River Black River Ross and Bohle Rivers Haughton River Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam Don and Proserpine Rivers Pioneer River Dawson and Don Rivers Comet and Nogoa Rivers Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek Mackenzie and Fitzroy Rivers and Shoalwater and Water Park Creeks Calliope River Boyne River Baffle Creek Kolan River Burnett River Burrum and Cherwell Rivers Mary River See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood warnings for Queensland. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts. This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ Rainfall and River Conditions Map

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